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From November to December 2013, the government consulted interested parties on draft regulations and policy statements that will give effect to provisions contained in the Local Audit and Accountability Bill. The consultation paper asked for views in the following areas:

smaller authorities’ regulations

auditor panel and auditor panel independence regulations

the eligibility and regulation of auditors

the conduct of local audit

the Accounts and Audit Regulations

The consultation closed on 20 December 2013 and the government’s response has now been published.

Original consultation

Summary

Consultation on the proposed local audit regulations associated with the Local Audit and Accountability Bill.

This consultation ran from25 November 2013 to
11:59pm on 19 December 2013

Consultation description

In May 2013, the government introduced the Local Audit and Accountability Bill into Parliament. If the Bill is enacted, secondary legislation will be needed to give effect to the new local audit arrangements.

This consultation seeks the views of all interested parties on the content of a large part of the proposed secondary legislation. Your contribution will help us to refine the regulations that were introduced as the Bill was progressing through the House of Commons on 31 July 2013.

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